The Value of Failure

"That is the second time you have neglected to get her phone number. You have failed me for the last time..."

Whenever you’re trying to develop a new skill, regardless of whether it’s learning a new language, playing a sport, learning an instrument or trying to get better at dating, you go through several distinct stages. In the first stage, you’re practically fumbling in the dark. You have only the vaguest idea of what you’re doing, [...]

Avoiding “Forever Alone”

"It wasn't so bad until they yanked Veronica Mars off instant streaming..."

Sometimes the most frustrating thing in the world is to feel absolutely powerless. A couple of years ago, in the early days of the blog, I would do some personal coaching – mostly for friends, occasionally for the odd client or two. One of my clients, a good friend of mine, was an especially troubling [...]

The Secret to Online Dating Success

The Secret to Online Dating Success

Online dating can be an annoying, frustrating experience at times. For something that’s frequently hailed as the dating salvation for the introverted, the socially awkward, and the shy, sometimes all that happens is… nothing. Your winks and messages get sent out and all you get for your trouble is deafening silence. You see people checking out your profile [...]

The Value of Field Experience

"At least you'll never leave me, Internet Pornography..."

When this goes up, I’ll be a guest at AggieCon 44 - my second con as a dating advice professional, giving a talk to attendees about dating for nerds, and it’s been giving me some time to think. I’ve been writing this blog for going on two years now. There’re nearly 400 articles, posts and occasional snarky asides [...]

Leveling Up: Building an Attractive Lifestyle

Yup. This seems like the perfect place for the shy, bookish sort to find love.

Now that Valentine’s Day is over and we’re running headlong into spring, people’s thoughts will naturally turn towards sex and relationships. This makes it a great time to start taking those steps to turning your life around and making the transition into being the person you’ve always wanted to be. Which is why I’m kicking [...]